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Malibu Beaches Hit by Toxic Algal Bloom, 50 Sea Lions Stranded

2/27/2025

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Over 50 sea lions have washed ashore on Malibu beaches, victims of a toxic algal bloom that has led to devastating domoic acid poisoning. Tragically, at least five have lost their lives, while many others struggle for survival, exhibiting alarming symptoms like seizures. Wildlife officials are urgently probing the outbreak's effects on the breeding population and its possible connection to recent wildfires.

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Over 50 sea lions have washed ashore on Malibu beaches, victims of a toxic algal bloom that has led to devastating domoic acid poisoning. Tragically, at least five have lost their lives, while many others struggle for survival, exhibiting alarming symptoms like seizures. Wildlife officials are urgently probing the outbreak's effects on the breeding population and its possible connection to recent wildfires.